Deep sea fishing is a challenging and quite profession, where the fishermen venture into the oceans in search of catch. Good and healthy sea fishes are mostly found at the photic zone of ocean.
Some of the popular deep sea fishes are lantern fish, cookie cutter shark, and anglerfish. The fishermen are not supposed to hunt for the endangered species, and if they do then they will be penalized for the same.
Offshore fishing is also done for recreational purpose as well. In some places, it is also called as big game fishing. A hefty catch makes the owners feel good. Some prefer to leave the prey back into the sea, while others cook it for their dinner. Such activity has to be done in sea water with depth of more than 30 feet. Before loading up the boat, few things should be kept in mind:
Be aware of nature: Before venturing into the sea, you need to take care of the weather condition. It is not a wise idea to venture into the ocean when cyclone or bad weather is forecasted.
Know the Area: It is necessary to have better understanding about the area, so that you can get a sizable catch without wasting much time. Ensure all the equipments in your boat are working fine, so that you can easily navigate and enjoy your fishing trip.
Inspect your Boat: It is necessary to inspect your boat, and assure that there is nothing wrong with it. Also it should be big enough to sustain the rough waves, while you are in deep sea.
Be careful about the wildlife: Be aware of sea birds like gulls that are commonly seen in these areas. If you happen to see many small fishes or driftwood floating around, then that is an indication that a large fish is around.
Fishing for Tuna: If you are fishing for Tuna, especially yellowish, then look for dolphin. It is assumed that Tuna are found near the places where dolphins are present. However don’t fish a dolphin as such an act is prohibited under the Animal Protection Act.
Found fishes near reef: Number of small fishes feed near reef, so if you have never tried it before then you should try doing that. You will be surprised to find a good catch there.
Techniques to catch a fish: There are number of techniques which can be used to catch a fish. Some people prefer to use nets, while other prefers to spread bait in the water to attract fishes. Circular designed hook is good for catch and it is easier to remove it as well.
Deep fishing Charter
These are the boats which are used by tourist for enjoying the fishing activity. These are run by companies or individuals. Before participating if deep sea fishing charter, decide if you wish to go ahead with bottom fish or troll. Some time you may not find the fish you wish for, but deep sea fishing charter can take you deep into the reefs where you may find the fishes you wanted.
You need to be aware about the location where you could catch them a particular fish, as they are mainly found in there. Deep sea fishing charters will directly take you to the place where you find those fishes, which you always wanted.
Some of the famous deep sea fishing charters are found are Mississippi, Hawaii, South Carolina, New Hampshire, British Columbia, Cap Cod, and Gulf of Mexico. You also check out the fishing option available on Ghana trips and vacations. That way you also get to taste the flavor of African continent.
Cost and timings of these charters varies. It may be for 8 hours, sometime for 3 or 6 hours also. It is a fun filled activity, which can be enjoyed with your friends and family. Many charters provide all the essential equipments.
